Originally Posted by
velomateo
Good info. I'll look into that. Also answered another question for me too. I have a very nice old Brooks that needs freshening up from going unused for likely two decades. I was considering using the neatsfoot on that as well if I ended up purchasing. Don't want to ruin a nice old saddle.
You can buy proofide. I use Obenauf's heavy duty leather preservative because that's what I have on hand for my leather footwear. It also tends to soften leather a bit, whereas proofide stays on the outside more, as a water barrier.